R&D Senior Engineer – Power Quality

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We are growing our global team focused on STATCOM solutions design, including our latest energy storage innovations. If you enjoy being part of developing new solutions and a work environment where you find yourself both in detailed technical analysis as well as hands-on work in the lab – this is an opportunity for you!

Your responsibilities

• Leverage your expertise in electrical engineering, testing, energy storage, and power electronics to innovate and improve our STATCOM solutions.
• Stay updated on energy storage technologies and testing methods, as well as applicable standards.
• Design, select and test product components, ensuring functionality and safety.
• Support the organization with technical understanding of our design and system.
• Develop safe and high-quality procedures for maintenance, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage risks in R&D projects and across the organization.
• Lead and coach, possibly as an EPIC Owner, Product Owner, or workstream leader in Agile teams.
• Contribute to strategic technology plans and roadmaps.
• Act with integrity and foster collaboration within and outside the company.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Your background abilities

• You hold a master’s degree in electrical engineering with several years of experience with medium or low voltage products or systems. Experience with FACTS solutions is a plus!
• You have energy storage expertise from design and testing of energy storage systems and circuits, with knowledge of related standards.
• Laboratory and Safety Proficiency, familiar with laboratory work and electrical safety processes
• You are familiar with structured design methods with experience in Failure Mode and Effects Analysis.
• Your background involves some understanding of converter control and converter system dimensioning
• Proficiency with tools like Matlab, PSCAD and PLC control
• You are a systematic thinker who approaches work methodically and proposes solutions based on structured analysis
• Some leadership experience in project management and leadership roles, capable of coordinating group efforts
• Excellent Communication Skills, fluent in English, both written and spoken

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join our team at Hitachi Energy!

More about us

If you recognize yourself in the description above, you are warmly welcome to join our great team in Grid and Power Quality Solutions!. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Recruiting Manager Richard Mannerbro, richard.mannerbro@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid , +46 107-38 91 48; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Renee Lundgren, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com.